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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,859.31, 68,788.97 and 30,273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,859.31, 68,788.97 and 30,273.29 is: 45,409.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,859.31 : 68,788.97 = 30,273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,859.31/68,788.97 = 30,273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,859.31x = 68,788.97 × 30,273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,859.31x = 2,082,468,437.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,082,468,437.61/45,859.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,409.94

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